Programming & Engagement Officer

About The Thomas Jefferson Foundation The Thomas Jefferson Foundation has a twofold mission of preservation and education, and was incorporated in 1923 to preserve Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Today, the Foundation seeks to bring history forward into national and global dialogues by engaging audiences with Jefferson's world and ideas, and sharing the history of everyone, enslaved and free, who lived and labored at Monticello. Monticello is recognized as a National Historic Landmark, a United Nations World Heritage Site and a Site of Conscience. Programming & Engagement Officer (Full-time) Purpose To advance Monticello's public mission by assisting in the leadership, development and management of our public programming strategy as part of our effort to educate and deepen audience engagement and broaden the Foundation's reach. This position reports to the Vice President for Education and Guest Experience and serves as a key connector across internal teams and with external communities to ensure that programming is thoughtfully planned, consistently evaluated, and aligned with institutional priorities. The Programming & Engagement Officer also manages the work of a Programming & Engagement Coordinator. Compensation $69,000 - $78,000. We will look to you to: Lead the institutional programming portfolio and annual planning process. Chair the Program & Events Committee and regularly convene a cross-department meeting to guide public programming planning from concept to plan and handoff to marketing and events teams for execution. Manage the pipeline and institutional workflows for execution of public programs and invitation only events. Establish standardized production templates, relevant data and after action debriefs in coordination with all relevant parties throughout the Foundation to inform future programming and events. Oversee recurring program series and ideate new initiatives. Ensure speaker invitations, negotiations, logistics, and relationships are coordinated properly by the Program & Engagement Coordinator. Cultivate strategic partnerships in and outside of the Charlottesville community that advance institutional goals and bring new audiences to Monticello. Serve as a liaison to community leaders and cultural organizations. Identify opportunities for collaborative programming and partnership initiatives to attract, retain, and diversify local audiences. Support institutional participation in mission-aligned initiatives and commemorations where leadership determines opportunity. Manages annual public programs budget. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Bachelor's degree in history, education, or a related field required. Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in public programming at museums, nonprofit organizations, higher education, or cultural institutions preferred. Exceptional written and verbal skills, including public speaking and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse audience. Prior experience implementing, managing, and maintaining complex public programs. Experience with history and museums, nonprofit engagement, community outreach, or a closely related field preferred. Strong understanding of American history, civic education, leadership development, or public engagement a plus. Physical Demands and Work Considerations Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work required. Monticello is located on a mountaintop; walking on steep inclines, and uneven, rocky ground is required. We provide the following benefits for our full-time employees Excellent benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement savings plan plus 6% match, life insurance, and more!). Fitness club membership discount. Discount in the Monticello Café, gift shop, and Monticello online catalog. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free for employee and dependents. $500 employee referral bonus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thomas Jefferson Foundation